Kenan Auditorium hosts so many wonderful events throughout the year! I've been lucky enough to meet…read moreDavid Sedaris, watch Step Afrika!, and listen to Zoe and Cloyd (along with Wilmington-based band Stray Local), among many, many other shows! It's always a treat to come to such a a nice venue--the staff is friendly, the seats are comfortable, the building is kept clean. Highly recommended!

From the owner: Welcome to Kenan Auditorium! As the largest performing arts venue on the UNCW campus, Kenan…read moreAuditorium brings over 170 artistically and culturally diverse shows to Wilmington NC each year. Kenan Auditorium is home to the UNCW Presents, Lumina Festival, and the Seahawk FAM series as well as internationally-acclaimed performances and local Wilmington events.

What a great venue! I was here for the Cucalorus Film Festival and they have a main screening…read moretheater, a small screening theater, and another space where they had the conferences. Technology was good. The filmmaker lounge had some mid-century furniture in it. Kinda funky and cool. Small snack bar. Beautiful space with lots of charm and history in downtown Wilmington.

My daughter and I went to see Rocky Horror Picture Show. I love Thalian Hall so much! It's a vibe…read morein itself. The play was incredible. All of the people working there were really nice, too. Lovely place!

We went last night to see Fortune Fiemsters comedy show. This was so easy to get in and out of…read more It's a beautiful space inside the community college downtown so walkable to lots of what Wilmington has to offer. There was concessions of adult beverages as well as sodas and water. They had few snacks as well. The staff was incredibly kind and helpful. Everyone of them smiling and seem to enjoy being there. The lady that walked us to our seats was so sweet! She answered our questions and told us easiest routes to rest rooms and told me we could walk around check out all the areas if we wanted to ! Not a bad seat anywhere in the place! I'd come back for sure to see another show..

What went well? There is a parking garage right next door that doesn't charge an arm and a leg…read more They have delicious Veggie Town snacks. It is clean. The greeters are friendly. All seats in the house are great. When you go to hear Rock n Roll music, they don't skimp on the sound! Epic!

What a great venue. Was prepared to be on the lawn as General admission but they have outdoor…read moretheater seats. You pick where you want to sit or if you want to be In the pit. I don't think there is a bad seat in the house and parking was close in a nearby area.

Robert Earl Keen show 8/16/2026 Absolute great sound,…read morevenue, beer/liqour sales variety, parking, tailgating, and staff courtesy- UNTIL- "City ordinance says we have to be done by 9:30". Then, basically, 'get the F out !' Then WHY start at 8PM ?!?! Why not 7, so a LEGENDARY Texas poet can put on a full show ?!?! ONE HOUR AND TEN MINUTES of awesome music, followed by "drink up, and gtfo !" Most of us in the crowd could absolutely hear it in REK's voice, he didn't like it either. Been a true Keen fan since '93, but will NEVER be gouged by "Gougefield F'way" again !

Great staff and great program! My child loves her teacher and looks forward to going each week! The…read moreone on one really helps her and she has the same instructor each week who she's developed a relationship of trust and respect with. Their online integration is super cool and again, the staff is wonderful! Would definitely recommend!

Great opportunity for kids to learn performance skills and how to play instruments. Fun to watch…read moreand enjoyable music!